EDEL 110 — Introduction to Special Education in K-8 Settings
This course provides an introduction to the profession of teaching special education in K-8 settings. Topics addressed are the qualities of an effective special education teacher, components and purposes of an effective professional portfolio, and critical issues in diverse contemporary school settings that serve students with disabilities. A minimum of ten (10) hours of structured observation are required: five (5) hours in a special education classroom and five (5) hours in a general education classroom that serves students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (10 hours total).